UM SPH Office of Communications

The Office of Communications works to increase the national and international visibility of the University of Michigan School of Public Health and to foster connections between the school and its various constituencies.

Terri Mellow, Director, twm@umich.edu, 734-764-8094

Laura Bailey, Public Relations Representative, baileylm@umich.edu,734-764-1552; 734-647-1848;

Leslie Stainton, Editor of Findings magazine, stainton@umich.edu, 734-936-1246

Mary Beth Lewis, Web Communications Specialist, lewismb@umich.edu, 734-615-2279

Emily Tims, Administrative Assistant, timse@umich.edu, 734-615-5630

Office of Communications, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 109 S. Observatory St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029
Telephone: 734-615-5630; Fax: 734-763-5455

SPH Display Cases

Currently on view for Fall 2008:

Faculty-Authored Books in the SPH I case
The Global Crisis of Aging 2008 all-school symposium, Oct. 6. More info.
StatCom: Community Volunteer Statistical Consultants in one Crossroads and Tower small case near the cafe
EHS Photo Contest Winners in the other Crossroads and Tower small case near the cafe.

Display Case Policy and Exhibit Application (PDF)

Dimensions of Cases:

Press Release Boilerplate

The University of Michigan School of Public Health has been working to promote health and prevent disease since 1941, and is consistently ranked among the top five schools in the country. Faculty and students in the school's five academic departments and dozens of collaborative centers and institutes are forging new solutions to the complex health challenges of today, including chronic disease, health care quality and finance, emerging genetic technologies, climate change, socioeconomic inequalities and their impact on health, infectious disease, and the globalization of health. Whether making new discoveries in the lab or researching and educating in the field, our faculty, students, and alumni are deployed around the globe to promote and protect our health.

Faculty & Staff Resources

Promoting Your Event
First, submit your event to the SPH web calendar; it will be automatically be considered for a home page headline and for SPH's Facebook page. For student-oriented events, work with Academic Affairs.

Working with the Media
Faculty are encouraged to speak with the media. Always identify your affiliation to UM SPH when talking to the media. Notify the Office of Communications with each inquiry; camera crews and reporters must be chaperoned by SPH Communications staff when in the SPH buildings. Tips for working with the media. For media training, contact Terri Mellow.

SPH Logos
Specify purpose and format when requesting SPH logo files from the Office of Communications.

photo shoot
Photography
Fall faculty portraits are offered by the SPH Office of Communications. Throughout the year, UM Photo Services can take photos at events. For other photo vendors, contact the Office of Communications. Videotaping can be arranged through Michigan Productions.

Business Cards & Letterhead
Available through UM Printing Services.

UM Guidelines
UM Communicators Forum posts links to guidelines regarding:

UM Regents List
UM Nondiscrimination Policy statement
UM Freedom of Expression statement
UM Campus Safety statement
UM Logos, Seals, and Colors policies
Intellectual Property and Copyrights